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Cedar Healthcare Center

188 Jones Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 · Rockingham County

Cedar Healthcare Center in Portsmouth provides comprehensive senior care—independent & assisted living, memory care, rehab, and hospice—in newly renovated facilities with advanced medical technology and personalized, compassionate care.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 89% full (91 of 102 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Portsmouth's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Cedar Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Portsmouth, NH, with 102 certified beds and an average of about 91 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.52 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.54 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.52 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Portsmouth for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 102
Avg. residents/day: 91
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 305082

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$12,310–$15,030/mo (median $13,310)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Rockingham County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.52; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.54; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 45.3%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 1
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-06-26
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (7 citations on record — showing the latest 7). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-06-26Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

2024-05-08Severity D — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Have policies on smoking.

2024-05-08Severity B — minimalAdministration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

2024-05-08Severity B — minimalAdministration Deficiencies

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

2023-05-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2023-05-12Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2023-05-12Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

188 Jones Avenue, Portsmouth, NH

Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Google

4.5

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Common questions about Cedar Healthcare Center

How much does Cedar Healthcare Center cost?

Cedar Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Portsmouth, NH area typically runs $12,310–$15,030 per month (median $13,310, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Cedar Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Cedar Healthcare Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Cedar Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 3.52 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Cedar Healthcare Center?

Cedar Healthcare Center has 7 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Cedar Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 89% full (91 of 102 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Cedar Healthcare Center offer?

Cedar Healthcare Center in Portsmouth, NH offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 102 beds.

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